DER/DG Interconnection & Grid Planning Lead

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program with company

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to advance DER/DG integration and grid modernization. You will shape interconnection studies, develop models, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver impactful projects for utilities.

The role offers exposure to hosting capacity analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to mentor junior engineers while traveling up to 5% to support clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• ~5+ years in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (CYME, Synergi, ASPEN, WindMil).
• Experience supporting DER/DG interconnection or planning studies.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.
• FE/EIT or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies, including hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and protection coordination.
• Evaluate DER impacts (solar, battery storage, EVs) and identify system constraints and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, or similar platforms.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support integrated planning efforts.
• Support client-facing project work, including technical discussions and study reviews.
• Contribute to the quality and consistency of engineering deliverables across projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

DER interconnection

Distribution planning

Power system modeling

Client interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN

WindMil

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to advance DER/DG integration and grid modernization. You will shape interconnection studies, develop models, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver impactful projects for utilities.

The role offers exposure to hosting capacity analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to mentor junior engineers while traveling up to 5% to support clients.